iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S26: size comparison
Galaxy S26 is 0.2 mm wider than iPhone 17. iPhone 17 would fit inside the outline of Galaxy S26.
iPhone 17 measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm (height x width x thickness), while Galaxy S26 measures 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm.
Both phones are drawn to the same scale on a grid where each square is 10 mm. Blue is iPhone 17, coral is Galaxy S26.
| iPhone 17 | Galaxy S26 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 mm | 149.6 mm | 0.0 mm |
| Width | 71.5 mm | 71.7 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 7.2 mm | -1.05 mm |
Drag them in the size toolSee them at true size
What the size difference means in daily use
One-handed use
The two phones are almost exactly as wide (71.5 mm and 71.7 mm), so reaching across the screen with one hand should feel much the same on both.
Pockets and bags
The heights are within a millimetre of each other, so neither phone sits noticeably deeper in a pocket. iPhone 17 is slightly thicker, by 1.05 mm, which you may feel in a slim pocket.
Cases and screen protectors
The outside sizes are almost identical, but cases also depend on camera cut-outs, button positions and port locations, so check the exact model before buying accessories made for the other phone.
Frequently asked questions
Is Galaxy S26 bigger than iPhone 17?
Galaxy S26 is 0.2 mm wider than iPhone 17. iPhone 17 would fit inside the outline of Galaxy S26. Thickness differs by 1.05 mm.
Will a case for iPhone 17 fit Galaxy S26?
The outside sizes are almost identical, but cases also depend on camera cut-outs, button positions and port locations, so check the exact model before buying accessories made for the other phone.
Which is easier to hold with one hand, iPhone 17 or Galaxy S26?
The two phones are almost exactly as wide (71.5 mm and 71.7 mm), so reaching across the screen with one hand should feel much the same on both.
About these numbers
Sizes are height x width x thickness in millimetres, taken from manufacturer and retailer spec pages and phone databases. Thickness can differ slightly by colour or back material, and where sources show a range we use the larger value. If you spot a wrong number, please tell us and we will fix it.